Mrs. Wagus
Measurement and Estimation
Math
4th Grade
Tuesday May 18
Pull Out math
Measure items to nearest ¼
inch
Make Smart Guess Estimates
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Demonstrate ruler, examples, walk
around to check understanding
Fraction Fun
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CC.2.1.3.C.1
Explore and develop an
understanding of fractions as
numbers
CC.2.4.3.A.1
Solve problems involving
measurement and estimation of
temperature, liquid volume, mass or
length
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Show ruler marked at ¼ inch on board.
Compare to fraction circle of fourths. I piece =
¼.
Demonstrate ruler measure of item on board
(point out start at 0 not on random number)
Do a few together to check understanding
Show item and ask for a smart guess (an
estimate/estimation) of item measure. Then
measure to check
Ask “were we close, did we make good
estimations?” (Do another if needed)
Pass box sheet out : pick 8 items in room
(draw or write item, make estimate, measure.
3 mins
15 mins
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Ruler
Pencil
Random objects to measure
Worksheet
Anchor chart on measurement
Ask what they measured, estimate? Actual
measurement? . Do they think you made a good
estimate? Exit ticket
Exit Ticket : Measure and estimate of crayon
U - convert inches to
centimeters
D - ruler to ½ inch
Measurement in inches and centimeters assessment